CoMP—Conversations on Media Production—began as a live seminar series in New York City’s West Village. Created by longtime collaborators Adonis Tsilimparis and Darren E. Johnson, the events brought accomplished professionals together with working and emerging creatives for candid conversations about the art and business of film, television, and music. Guests shared practical lessons drawn from their careers before taking questions directly from the audience. That live exchange became the heart of the CoMP experience.

The original series was eventually placed on hold when Adonis relocated to Los Angeles and Darren moved to Miami, followed soon afterward by the pandemic. After quarantine, CoMP experimented with several networking events in Los Angeles. Although successful, they never quite recreated the intimacy and educational impact of the original New York seminars.

In 2026, Adonis and Darren recognized that the same technology that had transformed the media industries could also bring CoMP’s original mission to a much wider audience. The series was relaunched as CoMP Webinars, using Zoom and Eventbrite to connect experienced professionals with creatives around the world—while preserving the element that mattered most: meaningful, live Q&A between guests and attendees.

Each conversation now begins as an interactive live event and continues as an educational resource. Highlights and excerpts are shared on YouTube, while complete recorded sessions are available on Patreon and Substack for on-demand viewing. The setting has evolved from a room in the West Village to a global digital stage, but the purpose remains the same: connecting experience, inspiring creativity, and helping people build sustainable careers in media.